What are the main factors that influence a Qc Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Qc Associate's salary?

A Qc Associate's salary grows with experience: a Quality Control Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $67,353, a Qc Associate (2-4 years)earns $83,847, a Quality Control Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $102,347, a Quality Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $129,617, a Quality Control Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $139,836,

What are the highest paying states for a Qc Associate?

Qc Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Qc Associate roles are District of Columbia $88,744, California $88,408, Massachusetts $87,230. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Qc Associate roles make?

Salaries for Qc Associate level roles vary by specialization: QC Director: $168,500; QC Officer: $125,969; QC Manager: $120,900; Qc Associate Scientist: $105,572; Qc Analyst: $100,177.

Qc Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Qc Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qc Associate in Rhode Island is $83,102 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Qc Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,878
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,368 to $91,359
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,596

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Qc Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,359	$7,613	$1,757	$44
Average	$83,102	$6,925	$1,598	$40
25th Percentile	$72,368	$6,031	$1,392	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Qc Associate Salaries

A Qc Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Qc Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qc Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,353
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,847
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,347
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,617
Expert (over 8 years): $139,836

Levels	Salary
Quality C... Level Qc Associate	$67,353
Qc Associ... Level Qc Associate	$83,847
Quality C... Level Qc Associate	$102,347
Quality C... Level Qc Associate	$129,617
Quality C... Level Qc Associate	$139,836

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How Do Qc Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Qc Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,744.
California: $88,408.
Massachusetts: $87,230.

District of Columbia $88,744 California $88,408 Massachusetts $87,230 Washington $86,909 New Jersey $86,877 Alaska $86,765 Connecticut $85,659 New York $85,210

Hawaii $83,775 Rhode Island $83,102 Maryland $82,645 Minnesota $82,020 Colorado $81,779 Illinois $81,699 Oregon $81,394 Delaware $81,170

New Hampshire $81,029 Virginia $80,713 Pennsylvania $79,791 Nevada $79,327 North Dakota $79,174 Michigan $78,934 Wisconsin $78,846 Vermont $78,669

Texas $78,180 Maine $78,148 Arizona $78,100 Ohio $78,044 Georgia $77,307 Indiana $76,938 Wyoming $76,866 Utah $76,754

Iowa $76,706 Kansas $76,321 Louisiana $76,209 North Carolina $76,169 Missouri $76,153 Florida $75,840 Montana $75,672 Nebraska $75,511

Kentucky $75,423 South Carolina $75,103 Tennessee $74,902 Idaho $74,822 New Mexico $74,237 Oklahoma $74,109 Alabama $73,636 South Dakota $72,842

Arkansas $72,409 West Virginia $72,177 Mississippi $71,480

Top Paying Cities for Qc Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $84,140
Albion: $83,430
Ashaway: $83,981

Adamsville, RI $84,140 Albion, RI $83,430 Ashaway, RI $83,981 Barrington, RI $83,210 Block Island, RI $83,673 Bradford, RI $83,930 Bristol, RI $83,531 Carolina, RI $83,792

Charlestown, RI $83,822 Chepachet, RI $83,656 Clayville, RI $83,422 Coventry, RI $83,426 West Greenwich, RI $83,656 East Greenwich, RI $83,370 Exeter, RI $83,633 Fiskeville, RI $83,208

Forestdale, RI $83,850 Foster, RI $83,611 Glendale, RI $83,856 Greene, RI $83,721 Greenville, RI $83,240 Harmony, RI $83,348 Harrisville, RI $83,820 Hope, RI $83,260

Hope Valley, RI $83,907 Hopkinton, RI $84,018 Jamestown, RI $83,737 Kenyon, RI $83,781 Little Compton, RI $84,128 Manville, RI $83,539 Mapleville, RI $83,672 Newport, RI $83,821

Middletown, RI $83,858 North Kingstown, RI $83,514 North Scituate, RI $83,349 Oakland, RI $83,762 Pascoag, RI $83,875 Pawtucket, RI $83,086 Central Falls, RI $83,123 Cumberland, RI $83,595

Lincoln, RI $83,206 Portsmouth, RI $83,813 Prudence Island, RI $83,640 Rockville, RI $84,005 Saunderstown, RI $83,687 Shannock, RI $83,786 Slatersville, RI $83,850 Slocum, RI $83,684

Tiverton, RI $84,068 Wakefield, RI $83,758 Kingston, RI $83,726 Narragansett, RI $83,781 Peace Dale, RI $83,748 Warren, RI $83,425 Warwick, RI $83,192 Westerly, RI $84,001

West Kingston, RI $83,753 West Warwick, RI $83,294 Wood River Junction, RI $83,872 Woonsocket, RI $83,854 North Smithfield, RI $83,664 Wyoming, RI $83,786 Providence, RI $83,062 Cranston, RI $83,073

North Providence, RI $83,082 East Providence, RI $83,067 Riverside, RI $83,094 Rumford, RI $83,082 Smithfield, RI $83,250 Johnston, RI $83,111

Qc Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qc Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$72,368

Average $83,102/year

$91,359

$6,031

Average $6,925/month

$7,613

$1,392

Average $1,598/week

$1,757

$35

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,359	$7,613	$1,757	$44
Average	$83,102	$6,925	$1,598	$40
25th Percentile	$72,368	$6,031	$1,392	$35

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